In response to the telegram from the military commander of the 3rd brigade, by resolution of the Soviet of Defense of 16/VII, organized grain harvest is permitted in this case with due regard for the interests of the local peasants and without the slightest delay in military operations. The harvested grain must be directed to the army of the Western Front. Report on execution*.

Chairman of the Soviet of Defense Lenin

written in the hand of L. A. Fotieva,

amended and signed

by V. I. Lenin

Written 16 July 1919

First published in 1942

in Lenin Miscellany XXXIV

Printed from the text,